8 days Ndutu Calving Season Safari with Hot Air Balloon Experience

Witness the Birth of the Great Migration | Southern Serengeti & Ndutu

Step into the very beginning of the Great Wildebeest Migration, where life is born on the open plains of Ndutu. From January to March, over half a million wildebeest calves are born within weeks — a powerful, emotional spectacle that draws predators, photographers, and nature lovers from around the world. This journey is intimate, unhurried, and deeply moving, crowned by a hot air balloon safari drifting silently above new life at sunrise.

Safari Highlights

• Witness the wildebeest calving season in Ndutu, where thousands of calves are born each day

• Experience the birthplace of the Great Migration from January to March

• Enjoy a hot air balloon safari over Ndutu with a champagne bush breakfast

• High predator activity including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas

• Flexible game drives with off-road access in the Ndutu conservation area

• Lush green landscapes and dramatic skies — ideal for photography

• Hand-picked luxury or mid-range tented camps in prime wildlife locations

• Seamless airport transfers and ground logistics

• Opportunity to extend your safari to Zanzibar, Mafia, or Pemba Island

Tour Features:

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – A Warm African Welcome

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you are warmly welcomed and privately transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Settle in, relax, and enjoy your first evening beneath African skies as anticipation builds for the adventure ahead.

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Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater to Ndutu – From Ancient Caldera to Open Plains

After breakfast in the Hotel, safari brief by our expert then start driver to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game viewing, It is very possible to see an animal in this park because of its savannah dry to give an excellent chance to have a unique wildlife viewing.

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, descending into one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy a rewarding game drive and lunch before continuing south to the Ndutu region, where vast grasslands stretch toward the horizon and the calving season unfolds.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time to witness the plains glowing in the late afternoon light.

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Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive – The Miracle of New Life

After breakfast in the Lodge, crossing Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park. Before leaving Ngorongoro, visiting the Maasai family by surprising, and learn much of what is their daily life, after there we will travel to Serengeti for a game drive, dinner, and overnight.

6hrs Drive, 6 hrs Game.

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Day 4: Another Day in Ndutu – Slow Safari, Deep Moments

Wake to the sounds of the wild and choose how your day unfolds. Head out for morning and afternoon game drives or return to camp for a relaxed hot lunch, soaking in the serenity of Lake Ndutu and the endless plains beyond.

This is safari at its most personal — no rush, just rhythm.

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Day 5: Hot Air Balloon Safari – Ndutu from the Sky

Before dawn, rise for a hot air balloon safari over Ndutu. Float silently above the plains as the sun rises, revealing vast herds, newborn calves, and roaming predators below. Touch down to a champagne breakfast in the bush — a moment to savor forever.

Later, continue with a leisurely game drive, returning to camp in the afternoon.

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Day 6: Final Day in Ndutu – Freedom to Explore or Rest

Your final day is flexible. Venture out for one last extended game drive, or spend time at the lodge, watching wildlife pass by and reflecting on the profound scenes you’ve witnessed.

As the sun sets on your final evening, the Ndutu plains leave a lasting imprint on the soul.

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Day 7: Ndutu to Arusha – Farewell to the Wild

After breakfast, depart Ndutu and journey back to Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge, marking the gentle transition from wilderness to comfort.

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Day 8: Departure or Beach Extension

After breakfast, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Alternatively, extend your journey to the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, Mafia, or Pemba Island.

Safari Inclusions

✔ Private game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
✔ Hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
✔ All scheduled game drives and excursions
✔ Park entry fees & government levies
✔ Ground transfers as outlined
✔ Medical evacuation (AMREF Flying Doctors)

Safari Exclusions

✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees & travel insurance
✖ Tips & gratuities
✖ Personal expenses & premium drinks
✖ Optional activities not mentioned

8 days Ndutu Calving Season Safari with Hot Air Balloon Experience

Witness the Birth of the Great Migration | Southern Serengeti & Ndutu

Safari Highlights

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Upper Mid range Tanzania safaris

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – A Warm African Welcome

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Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater to Ndutu – From Ancient Caldera to Open Plains

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Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive – The Miracle of New Life

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Day 4: Another Day in Ndutu – Slow Safari, Deep Moments

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Day 5: Hot Air Balloon Safari – Ndutu from the Sky

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Day 6: Final Day in Ndutu – Freedom to Explore or Rest

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Day 7: Ndutu to Arusha – Farewell to the Wild

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Day 8: Departure or Beach Extension

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